Trudeau says hes staying on as Liberal leader after caucus revolt – National [Video]

A day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced more than two dozen MPs who had been calling on him to step aside, he made it clear he intends to lead the Liberals into the next election.

It’s a move that at least one member of his caucus is calling “disappointing.”

“We’re going to continue to have great conversations about what is the best way to take on Pierre Poilievre in the next election,” he told reporters. “But that will happen with me as leader going into the next election.”

Asked directly if he would stay on after the Oct. 28 date some caucus members had reportedly asked for a clear answer by, the prime minister responded with just one word: “Yes.”

The prime minister was also asked if he would kick anyone out of caucus if dissent about his leadership continues. He said they have had “robust conversations” on how to move forward.

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